Jun 5, 2016 · Another was Mark Grace. Asked during that spring training what it meant to him, Grace reached for a cigarette inside his locker and pretended to puff on it. “Lead by example,” …

Mark Eugene Grace (born June 28, 1964) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman who spent 13 seasons with the Chicago Cubs and three seasons with the …

Feb 6, 2019 · Moreover, Mark was popularly known for smoking during his games in the clubhouse. Mark was also arrested twice because of driving under influence in 2011 and 2012.

Oct 28, 2001 · PHOENIX – Mark Grace smoked a cigarette in the Diamondbacks clubhouse Friday, looking and spouting off one-liners as if he were Dennis Leary in concert.

Dec 3, 2008 · So former cigarette smoking, doubles hitting, gold gloving Cubs first baseman Mark Grace is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. While its certainly an honor to be even …

Apr 9, 2020 · After the season, he was indicted on four felony counts of aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; in addition to the DUI, he was driving with a …

While he was a fan favorite, he and star right fielder Sosa feuded, and some in the front office resented Grace's pack-a-day smoking habit and his hijinks while enjoying Chicago's nightlife. …

Jun 25, 2019 · 96 votes, 71 comments. Hey guys, I just wanted to take a moment and say that Mark Grace was a stellar 1B for the Cubbies and that I miss hearing his…

Jan 21, 2010 · He was the Pied Piper of Wrigleyville during his tenure with the Cubs from 1988 to 2000, fueled by booze, nicotine, his libido and his gregarious nature. But after years of half …

Aug 24, 2018 · When other players of the era were fueled by “juice,” Gracie was fueled only by booze, nicotine, his libido and the pure joy and love of the game. When you think of the …